Tuesday, September 30, 2003 Posted: 11:39 AM EDT (1539 GMT)
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President Bush signs a bill approving the 'Do Not Call' list.
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Even though Bush signed the do not call registry into law, controversy still surrounds the measure. CNN's Fred Katayama reports
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WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Amid ongoing legal battles, President Bush signed into law Monday a bill giving the Federal Trade Commission the authority to administer a new do-not-call registry -- a move opposed by telemarketers.
Bush said the move was necessary to cut down on "intrusive, annoying, unwelcome telephone solicitations."
"The American people should be free to restrict these calls," Bush added.